The Triumphant ChurchPrincipalities and powers keep ruling in this realm
on earth because they are able to operate through
unbelievers or through ignorant and disobedient
believers. But believers can stop principalities, powers,
and the rulers of the darkness of this world in their
operations in Jesus' Name as they exercise their
authority in Christ.
Binding the devil in his operations against us is the
scriptural way to deal with evil spirits ruling in the
heavenlies.
Let me give you an illustration of scripturally
dealing with evil spirits that occurred in my own life. I
was preaching in one of our larger cities, and the Spirit
of the Lord came upon me and directed me how to pray
for this particular situation.
I spoke out by the unction and anointing of the Holy
Spirit: "You foul spirit in the heavenlies that would
come against our nation and government, cease and
desist in your operations against us. You foul demons,
all three of you that inhabit this city, I command you to
cease and desist in your maneuvers in Jesus' Name.
Take your hands off that man in political office. Take
your hands off that group of men in authority. Stop now
in the Name of Jesus. You are a defeated foe, and in the
Name of Jesus, away you must go!"
I prayed that way according to the direction and
unction of the Holy Spirit. I had no idea what was going
on in that city at that time. But the Holy Spirit directed
me, and shortly after this occurred, a major political
leader in that city was removed from office because of
corruption and vice.
And as a result of taking authority over the works of
the devil in that city by the power of the Holy Spirit,
soon afterwards judgment fell upon other corrupt